Abstract: The invention relates to machine components which are intended preferably for drive trains for driven installations and have the function of a cardanically flexible coupling with simultaneously high torsional stiffness, and are capable of absorbing high forces acting axially on the installation. The particular functionality of these couplings is achieved in particular through the use of specially equipped and oriented hydraulic springs. The invention relates in particular to drive trains for wind turbines, which are equipped with a corresponding coupling according to the invention, in order to divert and distribute in particular high axial forces.

Abstract: A bearing structure for large and heavy machines and systems, such as a wind turbine for example. In particular, the invention relates to such a bearing structure based on elastomer bearing elements, which can be mounted and exchanged individually without having to at least partly disassemble the bearing structure together with the system or machine. A method for simply exchanging elastomer elements in a bearing for heavy and large systems and machines.

Abstract: Novel elastic torsion stop components based on multilayer elastomer metal elements in cylindrical, conical, or spherical shape. The elastic torsion stop components are particularly suitable for use as maintenance-free and low-wear joints having a large angular spread, for example in vibration absorbers, such as in pendulum vibration absorbers for wind turbines.

Abstract: A new type of independently damping pendulum suspension for pendulum dampers for use in tall slender constructions and technical installations, more particularly used in wind turbines. A Cardan joint is equipped with damping elements and mounted at the other end opposite the pendulum mass. The Cardan joint is able, despite the small motions, to sufficiently damp the oscillations of the pendulum produced by disturbing frequencies.

Abstract: A novel rotation vibration damper and to vibration absorbers having the damper for wind turbines or other high and, relative to the height thereof, narrow installations or buildings. The disclosure particularly relates to vibration absorbers comprising at least one oscillating mass on a pendulum cable or pendulum rod, wherein the mass is caused to vibrate by an excitation frequency which can be damped by a rotation damper and, in particular, a rotating eddy current magnet damper which forms part of the absorber.

Abstract: A vibration absorber which, in the broadest sense, is based on a pendulum device for dampening undesirable vibrations which occur in a very slender structure, such as a wind turbine. The undesirable vibrations are caused by an acting force, in particular wind force. The invention thereby relates to vibration absorbers in which the pendulum mass can be temporarily stopped or braked, either entirely or partially, by an electromagnetic brake. The power supply or the current regulation of the electromagnetic brake correspondingly controls the braking function of the electromagnetic brake.

Abstract: A novel vibration absorber for damping vibrations of a building or a machine installation having an inherent frequency of preferably below 1 Hz, preferably below 0.5 Hz, in particular, <0.25 Hz, as may occur, for example, in wind turbines or also other tall slim buildings or installations. The vibration absorber which, besides a main mass which is fixed per se and is moved along a track analogous or similar to a pendulum mass, has a substantially smaller, variably adjustable rotating flywheel mass, which can be moved with the main mass on the track thereof and with the aid of which the frequency of the absorber can be finely adjusted or adapted.

Abstract: A clamping bushing which, due to the particular eccentric geometry and composite materials used to manufacture the same, comprising elastomers (14, 15) and metal sheets (10, 11), is suitable for the reduction of principally vertically acting vibrations and structure-borne sound which can arise in machines/gearboxes and, in particular, in wind turbines.

Abstract: An elastomeric bushing for a bearing. The bushing can, even after installation in the bearing, be pretensioned or calibrated, by displacement of elastomeric material in the interior of the bushing, where the displacement is carried out by different pressing mechanism and tensioning mechanism in the bushing and/or in the surrounding bearing.

Abstract: An elastic bushing which has novel damping by corresponding design measures and devices in order to eliminate, or greatly reduce, undesired vibrations in planetary bearings, particularly for planet gears for planetary gearboxes. This invention also relates, in particular, to the use of bushings, planet gears or planetary gearboxes of this type in machine parts and installations which transmit only low or no moments such, for example, wind turbines.

Abstract: A clamping bushing which, due to the particular eccentric geometry and composite materials used to manufacture the same, comprising elastomers (14, 15) and metal sheets (10, 11), is suitable for the reduction of principally vertically acting vibrations and structure-borne sound which can arise in machines/gearboxes and, in particular, in wind turbines.

Abstract: An elastic bushing which has novel damping by corresponding design measures and devices in order to eliminate, or greatly reduce, undesired vibrations in planetary bearings, particularly for planet gears for planetary gearboxes. This invention also relates, in particular, to the use of bushings, planet gears or planetary gearboxes of this type in machine parts and installations which transmit only low or no moments such, for example, wind turbines.

Abstract: An elastomeric bushing and a bearing which is equipped with the bushing in question. The bushing can, even after installation in the bearing, be pretensioned or calibrated, by displacement of elastomeric material in the interior of the bushing, where the displacement is carried out by different pressing means and tensioning means in the bushing and/or in the surrounding bearing.

Abstract: Elastomer components, which are to have an elastomer volume with a sufficiently large prestress, as is required, for example, for use in wind energy plants. The elastomer components are substantially based on the incorporation and integration of separating elements into the elastomer body of the component, the elements are disposed either individually or in structures. The body may be compressed by pressure supplied into the region, between the separating elements and the surrounding elastomer material, or directly into the separating elements, such that the elastomer components are prestressed in a dynamically adjustable manner.

Abstract: Elastomer components (104), which are to have an elastomer volume with a sufficiently large prestress, as is required, for example, for use in wind energy plants. The elastomer components (104) are substantially based on the incorporation and integration of separating elements (105) into the elastomer body of the component, the elements are disposed either individually or in structures. The body may be compressed by pressure supplied into the region, between the separating elements and the surrounding elastomer material, or directly into the separating elements, such that elastomer components are prestressed in a dynamically adjustable manner.

Abstract: A mechanically adjustable elastomer bearing based on a correspondingly arranged spring element whose spring stiffness can be adjusted or pretensioned individually by deformable elastomer bodies or elastomer layers. The deformation of the elastomer layers, and thus of the spring elements, is achieved by a pressure-generated device which is fully integrated into the spring element. The elastomer bearing are particularly suitable for use as bearings in rotor and gearbox for large wind turbines, but can also advantageously be employed in machine and vehicle construction, and in particular package clutches.

Abstract: An elastomeric bushing and a bearing which is equipped with the bushing in question. The bushing can, even after installation in the bearing, be pretensioned or calibrated, by displacement of elastomeric material in the interior of the bushing, where the displacement is carried out by different pressing means and tensioning means in the bushing and/or in the surrounding bearing.

Abstract: A bearing (3), preferably elastomeric, which can be employed in machine construction (1), in particular for generators of wind turbines. The bearing (3), owing to its design, can be positioned both in the vertical and also in the horizontal direction under load at any time in such a way that any present drive/gear shafts are aligned with one another.

Abstract: A mechanically adjustable elastomer bearing based on a correspondingly arranged spring element whose spring stiffness can be adjusted or pretensioned individually by deformable elastomer bodies or elastomer layers. The deformation of the elastomer layers, and thus of the spring elements, is achieved by a pressure-generated device which is fully integrated into the spring element. The elastomer bearing are particularly suitable for use as bearings in rotor and gearbox for large wind turbines, but can also advantageously be employed in machine and vehicle construction, and in particular package clutches.

Abstract: The invention relates to spring elements and bearings which contain these spring elements, the spring stiffness of the bearings and spring elements being individually adjustable by deformable elastomer bodies or elastomer layers by prestressing. The deformation of the elastomer layers and hence of the spring elements is achieved by an appropriately designed hydraulic device. The leak-tightness of the spring elements and bearing elements according to the invention is achieved through special hydraulically prestressed sealing elements, use of a pressure membrane and special structural features of the elastomer elements.